picked up a girl

After going back and forth like this, I had to prepare some clothes for Huo Xiang, so I had to catch the bus for the next day. Tickets were very tight, so I managed to buy two tickets for the afternoon.

Huo Xiang didn't talk much along the way, but she followed Li Lu almost every step of the way, even when Li Lu went to the bathroom in the waiting room, she also guarded the door.Li Lu followed her, afraid that if she was not careful, it would stimulate her to get sick.There were many people on the road, and she kept holding Huo Xiang's hand, chatting and amusing with her, which relieved her feeling of uncertainty a lot.

Transfer from the bus to the minibus to the town, and walk another ten miles on the mountain road, and you will find the village where Li Lu grew up.Walking to the entrance of the village, Li Lu held Huo Xiang's hand even tighter. Huo Xiang seemed to feel something, and intertwined his fingers with her.

In recent years, there have been many changes in the village. The road has been leveled, and many mud houses have been replaced with red tiles and brick walls.Only the large fields, mountains and forests, as well as the rising smoke, are just as in memory.

Li Lu glanced at his home, a small second-floor building.I remember that year when the family was going to renovate the house, she also contributed a lot and sent tens of thousands of dollars back. It was just that she came out to her family in the same year, and she never came back before the new house was lived in. .

Spring Festival couplets were posted at the door, lanterns were hung, and a large round table was set up in the room, on which several dishes had already been served.

Li Lu's eyes were a little wet, and he greeted everyone in the room one by one, "Dad, Li Gang, Li Yong, where's Mom?"

The two younger brothers called sister, and her father nodded, yes, he's back!Several men stopped talking, and the scene was a bit awkward.At this time, her mother lifted the curtain from the inside and came in, "Girl Lu, you're here! Why don't you call first and ask Gangzi Yongzi to pick you up on a motorcycle!"

Li Lu tugged at Huo Xiang's sleeve, Huo Xiang followed what Li Lu taught her in the car, and called out obediently, "Uncle, Auntie, Happy Chinese New Year!" Wearing a white down jacket and black boots, her original fair complexion and delicate facial features became more exquisite and translucent, like a snow doll.

Several people's eyes were on Huo Xiang, Li's father and Li's mother's complexion became very ugly.

Country people pay attention to auspiciousness, especially during the Chinese New Year. Good luck or bad luck in the coming year depends on whether the year goes well. Therefore, even if a beggar comes to the door and does not leave, you should greet him with a smile, and make money with kindness.

Li's mother pulled out a smile, "You still bring friends, come in and sit down."

Li Lu and Huo Xiang took out the gifts from the box and distributed them to everyone one by one.You compare a few people, let me take a look, the room became lively for a while, Li Lu looked at the smiles on the faces of his family members, and felt a little warm in his heart.

There were still a few dishes not cooked well, so Li Lu went to help Li's mother light the fire out of habit.Although there are buildings built in the village now, there are still a few side houses reserved for burning firewood, storing sundries or housing the elderly.

Huo Xiang followed Li Lu's example, adding firewood to the stove, and mastered the skills after going back and forth, and it burned with gusto.Li's mother went to open the steamer, and Li Lu passed the plate beside her.

Li's mother made a look in Huo Xiang's direction, "What kind of relationship do you guys have? That kind of relationship that is not visible?"

Li Lu opened her mouth, wanting to say something. The steamer in front of her was her childhood favorite pickled meat. The mother in front of her hadn’t seen her for five years, and her dark hair became mottled because of the white hair. She couldn't bear to destroy this atmosphere, "I picked her up, her head was injured, and I don't remember many things. The police at the police station asked her to stay with me for a while, and sent her back when her family was found. She is unfamiliar with the place, so I brought her back to celebrate the New Year with her."

After hearing this, Li's mother breathed a sigh of relief, "Be a good person and do good deeds, that's good, that's good. This girl looks pretty good, I didn't expect to be so pitiful, and we don't want her to eat more, let her stay at home. Stay for a few days!"

After Li's mother listened to Li Lu's words, she looked at Huo Xiang again, how pleasing and pitiful she was, and her attitude towards her changed 180 times.Turning around, I told my husband and son about the girl's background. During the meal, everyone kept serving her vegetables, and they were very enthusiastic.

Huo Xiang was a little at a loss, looking up at Li Lu from time to time.

Li Lu had no choice but to stop her, "She's a bit shy, don't scare her."

Only then did the others give up. This dinner was more harmonious than ever.